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#32 A Volcanologist Who Lost His Life & A Story for Remembrance Sunday
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Discover the Remarkable Stories History Forgot – New Episode Out Now!
Welcome back to Mostly Unsung, the light-hearted weekly history podcast that shines a spotlight on the extraordinary people and moments your school textbooks left out. Join us every Friday for two captivating mini-biographies that bring the past to life in fresh, surprising and entertaining ways.
This week’s episode takes you on an unforgettable journey:
🔸 A Volcano Scientist Racing Against Time
Annie transports us to the USA, where a brilliant young volcanologist is redefining the science of eruption prediction. As he works tirelessly to protect communities and guide emergency services, his research leads to one of the most dramatic natural-disaster warnings in American history. But when Mount St. Helens erupts with unimaginable force, we uncover the human story behind a tragedy no one could outrun.
🔸 Britain’s First Black Pilot & the Birth of the RAF
Andrea marks Armistice Day with a remarkable—and long overdue—tribute. Dive into the inspiring life of Britain’s first Black military pilot, a man whose courage, skill and determination helped shape aviation history before the Royal Air Force even officially existed. Discover the hidden origins of the RAF and the forgotten heroes who paved the way.
If you love gripping true stories, overlooked heroes, and history told with warmth and humour, this is the perfect episode to jump in.
✨ New episodes every Friday—follow Mostly Unsung on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss a story.
Andrea used these sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Robinson_Clarke
https://collections.rafmuseum.org.uk/story/robbie-clarke-britains-first-black-pilot/
Annie used these sources:
https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/cascades-volcano-observatory/legacy-david-johnston
https://eos.org/features/honoring-volcanologist-david-johnston-as-a-hero-and-a-human
Where you can find us:
https://www.instagram.com/mostlyunsung/
https://www.facebook.com/share/16J4vuMy1h/
https://bsky.app/profile/mostlyunsung.bsky.social
See you next Friday!
29 episodes
Manage episode 520503528 series 3664830
Discover the Remarkable Stories History Forgot – New Episode Out Now!
Welcome back to Mostly Unsung, the light-hearted weekly history podcast that shines a spotlight on the extraordinary people and moments your school textbooks left out. Join us every Friday for two captivating mini-biographies that bring the past to life in fresh, surprising and entertaining ways.
This week’s episode takes you on an unforgettable journey:
🔸 A Volcano Scientist Racing Against Time
Annie transports us to the USA, where a brilliant young volcanologist is redefining the science of eruption prediction. As he works tirelessly to protect communities and guide emergency services, his research leads to one of the most dramatic natural-disaster warnings in American history. But when Mount St. Helens erupts with unimaginable force, we uncover the human story behind a tragedy no one could outrun.
🔸 Britain’s First Black Pilot & the Birth of the RAF
Andrea marks Armistice Day with a remarkable—and long overdue—tribute. Dive into the inspiring life of Britain’s first Black military pilot, a man whose courage, skill and determination helped shape aviation history before the Royal Air Force even officially existed. Discover the hidden origins of the RAF and the forgotten heroes who paved the way.
If you love gripping true stories, overlooked heroes, and history told with warmth and humour, this is the perfect episode to jump in.
✨ New episodes every Friday—follow Mostly Unsung on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss a story.
Andrea used these sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Robinson_Clarke
https://collections.rafmuseum.org.uk/story/robbie-clarke-britains-first-black-pilot/
Annie used these sources:
https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/cascades-volcano-observatory/legacy-david-johnston
https://eos.org/features/honoring-volcanologist-david-johnston-as-a-hero-and-a-human
Where you can find us:
https://www.instagram.com/mostlyunsung/
https://www.facebook.com/share/16J4vuMy1h/
https://bsky.app/profile/mostlyunsung.bsky.social
See you next Friday!
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